People that compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan either weren't around in the 80's and 90's or they were getting high and watching the Simpsons instead of basketball! There will NEVER be a player as long as I live who will possess MJ's rare combination of athleticism, skill, basketball IQ, killer instinct and fundamentals of the game. He was a one of a kind like Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Jim Brown and Wayne getzky and never to be duplicated. They can change all the league rules they want a try to fabricate a replica but those who are true sports fans will always know the difference.
People who say LeBron is or will b better than this man need yall head examined, Im born and raised in chicago, there are great talents in basketball, some have come and gone, but this man here will never b forgotten, not to b duplicated, never imitated...closest thing to him is The Black Mamba, and as great as he is, Mj is 100 times better, Mj make shit look to easy, scores effortlessly, swagged out, makin other top players look like rookies...no one will ever b greater than this man!!!!
MJ was just once or two steps ahead of the rest in his field just the mental aspect of his game at reading it no one comes close even when you watch this game if MJ was playing today it would be same he would be playing amazing good and lets not forget MJ had the best ball fakes of all time
Michael Jordan is unquestionably the greatest player of all time. If you are a MJ fan or a true basketball fan, you can't miss "MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version)": 5 hours and 5 minutes in honor of his greatness. Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version)
I always felt sorry for starks, one thing though is starks will never run out of stories to tell his children or grandchildren all his terrible experiences vs MJ. And I guess we can say the same about Craig ehlo.
As per Bob Costas... (nothing is more beautiful than watching him {MJ} to watch). This is so true. I personally have stopped following the NBA ever since this Bulls team was dismantled starting with Jordan's second retirement. No one in the NBA nowadays in my opinion is really worth watching. Nothing as beautiful as this.
....AND....MJ is doing all this in some throwback 1985 AJ1's. I was wondering why I saw those Nike swooshes on his shoes, because it wasn't until after his rookie season that Jordan's removed the swoosh (something Nike won't even allow Kobe or LeBron the distinction of having), so there you go. Dude's 35 years old, balling in some archaic kicks in an NBA game and dominating like there's nothing to it. G.O.A.T.
That is an amazing feat isn't it, accomplishing all that at the age of 35. At the time it did'nt seem like anything new or extarordinary, maybe that was because MJ was just so damn good he spoiled us and we came to always expect absolute greatness. Had he failed at this age, i think people would have learned to except it because we would have had time to let it sink in and fully realize you just don't do this kind of thing at age 35, just amazing. You're right, that's why MJ is the GOAT.
To me, he is the greatest player of all time, not because of the scores he made, not because of the 6 championships. Just look at 00:45. It's all about the beauty, man.
People compare players to MJ but what they're really comparing to is the 33-40 yr old MJ. '87 - '91 MJ is incomparable. That version was out of this world. Think about this, MJ was already being called the greatest to ever play when he retired the first time. That is how good he was.
On two of his amazing shots in the game MJ really showed his power. To get fouled by big poweful guys like Oakley and T. Cummings, absorb the body contact and still finish at the basket takes tremendous strength. Some people forget just how strong and powerful MJ truly was.
Jordan gets a standing ovation from MSG at the end of the game. These are the same fans that hated him and the Bulls for so long. Enough said lol...the greatest of all time no doubt
Micheal Jordan always abused NY Knicks at MSG.Seen him plenty of times in person play and it's awesome to see him play.A honor to witness a NBA legend.
I'll tell you why people dislike these videos, for the same reason the fouls doubled in those games where the bulls led by over 30 points the whole game. People gotta hate..
i can never imagine a player more beautiful to watch play basketball than michael jordan. there never will be .not kobe and defonatly not the steam train lebron james
7:54 the standing ovation he got on the road just shows how great he was. It was like a home game standing ovation. I certainly never seen Kobe or Lebron get this much love on the road.
Mikey didn't have too abused Charlie Ward like that..lol...I remember this game when I was 13 years old. Still amazes me how he beasted Houston & the Knicks that day
And at the end it's all about coming in and playing hard, nothing bad to say no excuses, doesn't say anything cocky, it's just nice. Michael is the best player ever and he was a pretty good guy off. LeBron will never have that aspect neither on or off the court
I know there will be someone out there who thinks he's smarter than other people. So he'll begin to philosophize about Magic "The Greatest"..bla..bla.. Jabbar.. bla bla.. Chamberlain.. or.. bla..bla..Bird - or even bla..bla..LJ/Kobe...Someone will say: MJ was just a scorer...He couldn't pass.; or he was just dunks and layups...etc.Lol! Really??! And without Scottie? Poor MJ (: How many ridiculous comments I've read on youtube so far...!? I think you guys need to study more. I would modestly like to suggest watching this "Michael Jordan - The Legend Of The Greatest" to remove all those fucking bullshit....mmm.. pardon.. your prejudices. Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version) Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (by Balthus23) NEW VERSION!
My God, in 1998 he was Regular Season MVP, All-Star Game MVP, Finals MVP, SCORING CHAMPION, 1st TEAM ALL DEFENSE, 1st TEAM ALL NBA,...... In 1998 JORDAN WAS 35 years old.... 35 YEARS OLD.... WTF..... He was a SCORING CHAMPION at 35 YEARS OLD... He has been RETIRED for 9 years and HIS SHOES (AJ XI Concords) still cause RIOTS across the WORLD... HE IS and FOREVER WILL BE THE GOAT....... WOW, 35 YEARS OLD..... NO ONE WILL EVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!!
He wore them as a tribute to his career and the Knicks. The night before the game his wife took those shoes out of the storage closet and he said to himself "this might be my last game in New York, lets go back to the beginning and wear these shoes". Thats from his book 'For The Love of the Game" .
@MeLLamoAndresIvan I doubt ESPN has ever said that. Everyone knows MJ's peak started when he entered the league and ended only when he retired. Most consistent NBA player ever. 30/6/6 every single day. And if he for some reason had an off day, I felt sorry for the team that was coming up next.
@koalalauncher It was amazing watching MJ in '98, i cannot recall ever seeing one player at age 35 playing remotely close to this level, I mean Kareem, mailman, stockton were still geat at this age, but not like this.Kobe is what about 33 now, and he does'nt play at nearly this kind of level and he's still 2 years away from 35. Kobe does have a high skill level that keeps him amongst the NBA's best, but when lebron gets this age without polished skills and athletic ability decreased, trouble.
Good point Sevendhappy....but we also have to look at his numbers from three as well....Kobe only has him by a percentage point from three but since Kobe took more shots from behind the arc, people say that he is the better shooter but the truth is that they are very close from three but Mike's career overall shooting percentage at 49% beats Kobe's 45% by far.
People that compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan either weren't around in the 80's and 90's or they were getting high and watching the Simpsons instead of basketball! There will NEVER be a player as long as I live who will possess MJ's rare combination of athleticism, skill, basketball IQ, killer instinct and fundamentals of the game. He was a one of a kind like Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Jim Brown and Wayne getzky and never to be duplicated. They can change all the league rules they want a try to fabricate a replica but those who are true sports fans will always know the difference.
Amen Brotha
the only player able to have a standing ovation on the road in every arena GOAT
His game is so complete. He had no weaknesses. Goat
Amazing how MJ gets standing ovations even at MSG
Jordan rockin the 1's
That standing ovation though.. GOAT, hands down, no comparison, period.
In the arena of a team that was still a contender though...not bad.
People who say LeBron is or will b better than this man need yall head examined, Im born and raised in chicago, there are great talents in basketball, some have come and gone, but this man here will never b forgotten, not to b duplicated, never imitated...closest thing to him is The Black Mamba, and as great as he is, Mj is 100 times better, Mj make shit look to easy, scores effortlessly, swagged out, makin other top players look like rookies...no one will ever b greater than this man!!!!
I don't believe we will ever see a 35 yr old not only dominate the nba but also lead the league in scoring. He is and always will be the GOAT
SERIOUSLY... HE WAS TRULY BADASS! DOMINATING THE COURT! WHAT A BEAST! MJ23
MJ was just once or two steps ahead of the rest in his field just the mental aspect of his game at reading it no one comes close even when you watch this game if MJ was playing today it would be same he would be playing amazing good and lets not forget MJ had the best ball fakes of all time
This is when he rocks the Air Jordan 1s and the whole retro thing become fashioned.
Just another performance and reason why MJ was always fun to watch
jordan is ahead of his time! the goat no question
and only one guy has this level of artistry
Michael Jordan is unquestionably the greatest player of all time.
If you are a MJ fan or a true basketball fan, you can't miss "MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version)": 5 hours and 5 minutes in honor of his greatness.
Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version)
I always felt sorry for starks, one thing though is starks will never run out of stories to tell his children or grandchildren all his terrible experiences vs MJ. And I guess we can say the same about Craig ehlo.
do you notice he is playing in the air jordan 1? his very first sneaker when he is supposed to be in the air jordan 13. awsome
greatest to ever do it
Bob Costas, the excitement lol.. Nice upload man, thanks..
i was in the third grade i remember watchinn this game like it was yesterday mj was incredible
Ｉ was there.
it amazes how you cant even tell jordan is playing on the away team. Jordan gets cheered even when hes playing on the road.
Michael Jordan loves "The Game of Basketball"
Cool the air jordans MJ played in!
These are the kind of games that defined Michael Jordan.
As per Bob Costas... (nothing is more beautiful than watching him {MJ} to watch). This is so true. I personally have stopped following the NBA ever since this Bulls team was dismantled starting with Jordan's second retirement. No one in the NBA nowadays in my opinion is really worth watching. Nothing as beautiful as this.
MJ is thee greatest. When basketball was
best player ever in the most beautiful jersey ever
HOW can anyone DISLIKE this.. This is the real Superman!!!
the greatest ever...
....AND....MJ is doing all this in some throwback 1985 AJ1's.
I was wondering why I saw those Nike swooshes on his shoes, because it wasn't until after his rookie season that Jordan's removed the swoosh (something Nike won't even allow Kobe or LeBron the distinction of having), so there you go. Dude's 35 years old, balling in some archaic kicks in an NBA game and dominating like there's nothing to it. G.O.A.T.
Most people need space to make a shot. MJ needs a hand in his face to score.
Bob Costas was right, nobody more beautiful to watch play the game, and this game was a perfect example.
appreciate the awesome quality work you did to collect all oh these gems - thank you
I don't think anyone will ever be better than MJ
jordan at 35 = god
jordan at 40 = amazing
kobe at 33 = game over
Im just glad I was born in Chicago and in Chicago during this era....you have no idea how good of times these were!
Great game and always a thoughtful interview, too.
That is an amazing feat isn't it, accomplishing all that at the age of 35. At the time it did'nt seem like anything new or extarordinary, maybe that was because MJ was just so damn good he spoiled us and we came to always expect absolute greatness. Had he failed at this age, i think people would have learned to except it because we would have had time to let it sink in and fully realize you just don't do this kind of thing at age 35, just amazing. You're right, that's why MJ is the GOAT.
Isaiah thomas hates mj so much
Bob Costas: a number of the players and even two of the officials...are laughing!
Jordan licks his chops...GOAT.
To me, he is the greatest player of all time, not because of the scores he made, not because of the 6 championships. Just look at 00:45. It's all about the beauty, man.
He probably did every type of shot known to the game of basketball in this game alone.. G.O.A.T
He wore the ol school J's in this game!!! EPIC!
People compare players to MJ but what they're really comparing to is the 33-40 yr old MJ. '87 - '91 MJ is incomparable. That version was out of this world.
Think about this, MJ was already being called the greatest to ever play when he retired the first time. That is how good he was.
On two of his amazing shots in the game MJ really showed his power. To get fouled by big poweful guys like Oakley and T. Cummings, absorb the body contact and still finish at the basket takes tremendous strength. Some people forget just how strong and powerful MJ truly was.
9:01 this what makes MJ the GOAT to me
Jordan at that age was like fine wine. You forget how good he was and how no one really compares to the performances that he gave. An amazing athlete.
Lovin' how Jordan was killin it rockin those Retro AJ 1s
Oglądałem ten mecz na żywo. Świetny występ MJ
Jordan gets a standing ovation from MSG at the end of the game. These are the same fans that hated him and the Bulls for so long. Enough said lol...the greatest of all time no doubt
MJ23= Total legend. Hope Derrick comes back soon and creates another Chicago legend.
If there is something the NBA has lost over the years, is professionalism.
Micheal Jordan always abused NY Knicks at MSG.Seen him plenty of times in person play and it's awesome to see him play.A honor to witness a NBA legend.
another classic mj performance thansk bathus23
tough ass shots man!!!
I'll tell you why people dislike these videos, for the same reason the fouls doubled in those games where the bulls led by over 30 points the whole game. People gotta hate..
14years ago oh my god
Artistry. Greatness.
Oh man. I just can't believe it. What a legend!
i can never imagine a player more beautiful to watch play basketball than michael jordan. there never will be .not kobe and defonatly not the steam train lebron james
even in the home court of the other team he gets standing ovation... hes truly a legend...
He had class !! Simply the greatest !! LeBron must play at this level for 20 years if he wants to consider getting close to mj
I miss that times so much
best all-time basketball.
7:54 the standing ovation he got on the road just shows how great he was. It was like a home game standing ovation. I certainly never seen Kobe or Lebron get this much love on the road.
i'd trade everything i own to see michael play in msg one more time
7:37 the killer stare that no one have in NBA
GOAT!
all times number 1 NBA player, Nuf' said!
LEGEND c: -3 !!!
Mikey didn't have too abused Charlie Ward like that..lol...I remember this game when I was 13 years old. Still amazes me how he beasted Houston & the Knicks that day
2:29 - nice is an understatement!!
Bob Costas is actually a pretty good commentator. Called this game well.
6:45 gosssssssssh almightie!!
Im so happy I witnessed AIR JORDAN..6 rings and he could have had 8 if he didn't retire...i am painfully sorry Kobe and Lebron
I wish bob costas would announce again
And at the end it's all about coming in and playing hard, nothing bad to say no excuses, doesn't say anything cocky, it's just nice. Michael is the best player ever and he was a pretty good guy off. LeBron will never have that aspect neither on or off the court
I know there will be someone out there who thinks he's smarter than other people. So he'll begin to philosophize about Magic "The Greatest"..bla..bla.. Jabbar.. bla bla.. Chamberlain.. or.. bla..bla..Bird - or even bla..bla..LJ/Kobe...Someone will say: MJ was just a scorer...He couldn't pass.; or he was just dunks and layups...etc.Lol! Really??! And without Scottie? Poor MJ (: How many ridiculous comments I've read on youtube so far...!? I think you guys need to study more. I would modestly like to suggest watching this "Michael Jordan - The Legend Of The Greatest" to remove all those fucking bullshit....mmm.. pardon.. your prejudices.
Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (Final Version)
Link: MICHAEL JORDAN: THE LEGEND OF THE GREATEST (by Balthus23) NEW VERSION!
Amen!!!
Impressive how good the moving off the ball was on this bulls team
6.45: one word, E.P.I.C
My God, in 1998 he was Regular Season MVP, All-Star Game MVP, Finals MVP, SCORING CHAMPION, 1st TEAM ALL DEFENSE, 1st TEAM ALL NBA,...... In 1998 JORDAN WAS 35 years old.... 35 YEARS OLD.... WTF..... He was a SCORING CHAMPION at 35 YEARS OLD... He has been RETIRED for 9 years and HIS SHOES (AJ XI Concords) still cause RIOTS across the WORLD... HE IS and FOREVER WILL BE THE GOAT....... WOW, 35 YEARS OLD..... NO ONE WILL EVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!!
Picture perfect
He wore them as a tribute to his career and the Knicks.
The night before the game his wife took those shoes out of the storage closet and he said to himself "this might be my last game in New York, lets go back to the beginning and wear these shoes".
Thats from his book 'For The Love of the Game" .
the yr is 98, and hes wearing 1's?
Freakin Beautiful!!! WoOoooOOOw. O.o
@MeLLamoAndresIvan I doubt ESPN has ever said that. Everyone knows MJ's peak started when he entered the league and ended only when he retired. Most consistent NBA player ever. 30/6/6 every single day. And if he for some reason had an off day, I felt sorry for the team that was coming up next.
Bob Costas said it best @ 7:11
@ 7:28 it's like MJ is hearing the comentators words
Something About The Knicks Always Made Jordan Beast And Zone Out
How can a 6'6 shooting guard be that dominate in the post, if a big man had his post game they would be unstoppable.
Jordan is the Best
has anyone notice that familiar jumpshot at 5:04? it's clear now that dirk imitate that move..
The beauty of the fadeaway jumper being shown by the G.O.A.T.
jordan reminds me of kobe
I remember watching this when I was a kid. New Yorkers hated Mike with a passion.
SIMPLY THE BEST
@koalalauncher It was amazing watching MJ in '98, i cannot recall ever seeing one player at age 35 playing remotely close to this level, I mean Kareem, mailman, stockton were still geat at this age, but not like this.Kobe is what about 33 now, and he does'nt play at nearly this kind of level and he's still 2 years away from 35. Kobe does have a high skill level that keeps him amongst the NBA's best, but when lebron gets this age without polished skills and athletic ability decreased, trouble.
Good point Sevendhappy....but we also have to look at his numbers from three as well....Kobe only has him by a percentage point from three but since Kobe took more shots from behind the arc, people say that he is the better shooter but the truth is that they are very close from three but Mike's career overall shooting percentage at 49% beats Kobe's 45% by far.
@rlaproductions The 2nd announcer is Isiah Thomas.
AIR JORDAN 1 BABY!!!